COMMUNITY NEWS

The funds raised helps fill bags with an assortment of Christmas surprises - a toothbrush, toothpaste, a lap blanket, a small stuffed dog or cat animal for the residents to love (this is a favorite every year), warm non slip socks, bodywash, a small batch natural ingredient lip balm, a Norman Rockwell wall calendar and a handmade ornament. To top it all off, local students make handmade cards for each bag, and everything is packaged in a gift bag also decorated by students.

“We are so lucky to be able to help out in this way and brighten the season for these amazing people who deserve a little extra magic in their lives,” said Sangster.

To help keep costs down, Sangster buys in bulk, which has helped establish some great relationships with businesses and people in the surrounding community. This year Sangster is issuing a big thank you to Intercorp, Paris Dental, Hunter Amenities, Lip Service Beauty, and North Ward School and Mount Pleasant School students for their generosity in stepping up and donating items for the gift bags.

While it takes a community raise the money, it also takes a small village to assemble and deliver the gift bags. Each year an amazing group of family members and friends gather to pull it all together This year’s gifts will be donated on December 22 (weather permitting). So, there’s still time to donate if this is a cause close to your heart. To learn more, follow the social media page or you can donate by e-transfer to gwensxmasmagic@gmail com

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